Atty. Edward Paul Silva
Ed Silva is a founding member of Hartzog & Silva, with more than forty-five years of experience in trial advocacy. He represents clients in family law matters and personal injury cases throughout Tennessee, before Circuit and Chancery Courts, the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the Tennessee Supreme Court, and United States District Courts.
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Edward Paul Silva is a Member based in Franklin, Tennessee, practicing at Hartzog & Silva, PLLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1974), U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee (1974), and U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee (1974). Educated at Nashville School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Boston College (B.S., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Franklin, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ed Silva is a founding member of Hartzog & Silva, with more than forty-five years of experience in trial advocacy
- He represents clients in family law matters and personal injury cases throughout Tennessee, before Circuit and Chancery Courts, the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the Tennessee Supreme Court, and United States District Courts
- He has been recognized by his peers as one of the state’s most respected family law attorneys, as well as for his work in civil mediation
- Ed has been repeatedly listed among the Best Lawyers of America and as a Mid-South Super Lawyer, and has been named Best Lawyer’s Nashville Area “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Family Law for 2010, 2007, and 2020
- Ed is actively involved in a number of legal and local civic organizations
- As a result of dedication to his community, he has been recognized as Franklin’s Citizen of the Year and received the Heritage Foundation Legacy Award
- Following his graduation from Boston College, Ed served as an officer in the U.S
- Navy, including tours of duty aboard the USS Constellation in the Western Pacific and in Vietnam
- He achieved the rank of full lieutenant before returning to civilian life
- He is married to Suzanne, a published writer and homemaker
- They have two children, Alexandra and Anthony, and two grandchildren
- HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS Best Lawyers in America – Family Law Mid-South Super Lawyers – Family Law Greater Nashville Lawyer of the Year – Family Law (2010, 2017, 2020) Legacy Award 2019 – Heritage Foundation Patron of the Year 1998 – Heritage Foundation
- Franklin's Citizen of the Year 1986 – Franklin Lion's Club PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS American Bar Association Tennessee Bar Association Williamson County Bar Association, Past President Tennessee Supreme Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission, Past Chairman Tennessee Bar Foundation Fellow American Inns of Court John Marshal Chapter, Master National Board of Trial Advocacy Certified Civil Trial Specialist COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County, Past President Carnton Plantation Board of Directors, Past President Franklin Gateway Corridors and Connector Streets Economic Development Project Committee, Past Chairman Franklin National Bank, Founding Director Fifth Third Bank of Tennessee, former Board Member`
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Edward Paul Silva is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Franklin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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